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Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1878

Biography

Charles Magill Conrad (December 24, 1804 – February 11, 1878) was a Louisiana politician who served in the United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, and Confederate Congress. He was Secretary of War under President Millard Fillmore and, briefly, Franklin Pierce, from 1850 until 1853. Conrad also briefly acted as the United States Secretary of State following the tenure of Daniel Webster.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Magill Conrad letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852575.1
Webster Mss 852575.1
Date(s): 1852-10-25
Scope and Contents

Two-page official notice of the death of Daniel Webster yesterday morning by Charles Magill Conrad, Secretary of War. (Photocopy)

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852209.1
Webster Mss 852209.1
Date(s): 1852-03-09
Abstract

In English.

Ticket to the admission of the impeachment of the President

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 868279.2
Mss 868279.2
Date(s): 1868-04-29
Scope and Contents

Ticket of admission and detached stub to the Senate gallery for the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Signed in facsimile by George F. Brown, sergeant at arms. A letter from J.G. Harvey presenting tickets to F.C. Churchill accompanies tickets.

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